Hudson Bay, inland sea indenting east-central Can1ada. With an area of 316,000 square miles (819,000 square km), it is bounded by Nunavut territory (north and west), Manitoba and Ontario (south), and Quebec (east). It is connected with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson Strait (northeast) and with the Arctic Ocean via the Foxe Channel (north). The bay is named for Henry Hudson, who in 1610, on board the aptly […]
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When it comes to Canadian beauty, BC, Alberta, and the Maritimes usually get all the hype. But take it from a local, there are a bunch of places to visit in Ontario that will make your jaw drop too. Fall is one of the most magical times to visit this east-central province, when crisp mornings are illuminated by
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When you think of quintessential Canada, it might very well be Algonquin Provincial Park that you see in your mind: maple-dotted hills that turn into a blaze of crimson, gold, and orange in fall; thousands of glassy lakes, clear rivers, craggy ridges, solitary moose, and calling loons. It’s a stunning outdoor playground made up of more than 7,650 square
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Each year as winter recedes, the changing climate brings warmer days and frosty nights. This causes sap in sugar maple trees to flow up from the roots, and maple harvesting to kick into high gear.During this short, but eagerly anticipated sweet season, guests flock to sugar bushes (maple tree forests) and sugar shacks to witness
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Montreal Jazz Festival One of the most vivacious Canada festivals, this carnival is a paradise for Jazz lovers and musicians. This is the biggest Jazz festival in the world and also holds a Guinness Book record for it. It is a ten-day musical fiesta in the city of Montreal and hosts 20 or more stages for the
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The aurora borealis has all the characteristics of an ingénue: Elusive, gorgeous, often plays hard to get. Also known as the Northern Lights, this natural phenomenon is so stunning and ethereal, people travel from across the globe for a chance to catch a glimpse of it. Here’s your guide to the very best places to see the aurora
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A church that looks like a grain silo. A spherical building that inspired the discovery of a molecule. Apartments arranged in a pyramid. These are some of the 11 architectural wonders you shouldn’t miss in Canada. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark
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Towering snow-capped mountains, lush evergreen forests filled with wildlife, deep blue coastlines dotted with little towns: this isn’t the setting of a fantasy novel, this is Canada, home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Canada spans six time zones across 10 provinces and three territories, and it’s over 5000km (3107 miles) from the west coast
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For most Canadians, what qualifies as our “national” cuisine is a little mysterious. But our provinces and territories do share a love of some distinctive foods that originated from inside our borders. Here are 10 that make us proud to be Canadian. 1. Bannock A satisfying quick bread steeped in Canadian history, basic bannock is
While Canada is a worthwhile destination to visit year-round; spring, summer, and fall are the best times to visit for spring flowers, warm weather, and fall colors as well as wildlife in the far-off regions of British Columbia. Winter arrives with shorter days, snowfall, and colder temperatures. Christmas festivities and the re-opening of ice skating rinks make for
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